# (Old) A Drinking Problem in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [June 26, 2023, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111 "2023-06-26T09:19:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/121 "2023-06-28T15:38:49Z")
Kitty Kitty Cat Bang? ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/122 "2023-06-28T16:01:46Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > > [@nelliebly](#): > > > > Is cat porn a thing? _Tibby Does Dallas_? > > _Chitty Chitty Cat Bang_ > šŸˆ šŸˆā€ā¬› And I learned first hand that ā€œkitty pornā€ should never be said aloud if you donā€™t want horrified looks. ā˜ŗ ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/123 "2023-06-28T16:20:39Z")
**Real Fish** , probably since ā€˜kittyā€™ and ā€˜kiddieā€™ sound alike (which you of course know, just being Captain Obvious hereā€¦). Oh, and _Deep Meow_ for my contributionā€¦ > [@nelliebly](#): > > I pointed out that the average kindergartner can count to 100 and thinks algebra is something The Little Mermaid wears under her clamshells Most kindergartners wouldnā€™t get itā€¦but I do, and šŸ˜„ šŸ˜„ And I started algebra about the 8th grade, I think. **wet one** , hasnā€™t got this far south yet, but my railfan site has cameras all over and yeah, the Northern areas are getting smoked in good. Hope it abates soon. Shopping trip is done, braunsweiger supply is good until August, and picked up a couple of other items. the Big August shopping trip will be Thursday or Friday, whenever I get my list ready. There is a heat warning out for Thursday and Friday, heat index may get to 117F and regular temps to over 100F, so mowage just may have to wait a couple more days. Swimming and sauna in about an hour or two. Take care all. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/124 "2023-06-28T17:08:17Z")
TIL that Cheddar can see the images on my computer monitor. The other cats will notice the moving cursor, but thatā€™s about it. Cheddar sees a cat video and she wants to play with the cat. In my monitor. In my _touchscreen_ monitor. The one with the keyboard directly underneath. Iā€™ve only had to reboot the thing twice today. If 47 lbs. of ball bearings get sent to Rachael Ray air freight or SAC scrambles the BUFFs, youā€™ll know why. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/125 "2023-06-28T17:14:40Z")
Right after I posted, the internet and the power went out and stayed out for 2 hours. Both are back on now. Blessings upon all utilities workers, I say. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/126 "2023-06-28T17:31:13Z")
things are getting smokey in philly. we are up to 142 in air quality and it is expected to go higher as the day goes on. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/127 "2023-06-28T17:42:16Z")
Iā€™m sorry for you all. This is what Oregon summers have been like since 2019 or so, with predominantly California and Oregon smoke. In August/September 2019 in the valley the AQI was over 600. It was like walking in soup. Iā€™ll see if I can dig up a postable photo from our front door. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/128 "2023-06-28T17:48:21Z")
> [@nelliebly](#): > > I need groceries. Should I take the babushka cart and gut out the pain or have them delivered and let my muscles turn into mush? **Nellie** dear lady, you really suck at this trade-off stuff donā€™t you? šŸ˜‰ The choice is actually between immediate pain now that will harm your recovery, or a teeny weeny indistinguishable amount of incremental muscle weakening that will be fully offset the very first time you do walk to the store once you can do so pain-free. I know you mean well, but you canā€™t start healing until youā€™re not re-injuring stuff with every step. Remember: pain is Natureā€™s way of telling you: ā€œDonā€™t do that.ā€ Self-abuse is very much out of style. Please ā€¦ take it easy. > [@nelliebly](#): > > > [@LSLGuy](#): > > > > I hope to emulate your fine example every day here soon. > > I know youā€™ll be great at it. How is Her Ladyship at general sloth and day drinkinā€™? Sheā€™s not much for day drinkinā€™, or even drinkinā€™. Not a bluenose, but one is almost always plenty for her. Makes her a cheap date. Besides, more for me. Yaay! šŸ˜‰ Sloth is not in her portfolio. Sheā€™s a lot more like our own **FCM**. Sheā€™s either busy doing something productive like cleaning / provisioning / cooking, or busy studying something edumacational, like multiple foreign languages, or is reading fiction chosen to fill squares on one of several reading challenge bingo cards. The reading is recreational & sedentary, but it still has to have some tangible result. Like maybe reading every book in a series, or prepping to watch the movie(s) made from the book series, or filling the bingo card. One of her goals is to read every NYTimes best seller back to the 1950s when the list was invented. Me? Iā€™ve always said fishinā€™ is for people who have a psychotic need to look busy while doinā€™ nuthin. I ainā€™t got no such need tā€™ look busy. Nuthinā€™ is plenty for me all by itself. šŸ˜ > [@dogbutler](#): > > > [@nelliebly](#): > > > > Is cat porn a thing? _Tibby Does Dallas_? > > _Chitty Chitty Cat Bang_ > šŸˆ šŸˆā€ā¬› _Behind the Green Cat-door_ _The Catnip Delivery Always Rings Twice_ ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/129 "2023-06-28T17:56:04Z")
August/September 2020, Willamette Valley. The last shot is my car after a day in the driveway. All this and COVID restrictions, too. [![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XnTGaAOSFqPC_oKvTQjrpRepqNuk5JteKTjH7dYorugkaYPO7kpUrR5RQaiLzWfgzktwaKGtqmpDziT1D1wrH3702cY7VcArtIkxPlhHqdfedCQgcnGIknWT5ULwnM4W8G9_KH0jjE0m0h-C7R4n61z_PND8ec-so3DuvNe1FxX0-CRU5-k9DeBE2ms/s1992/bad%20air%201.jpg) ](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XnTGaAOSFqPC_oKvTQjrpRepqNuk5JteKTjH7dYorugkaYPO7kpUrR5RQaiLzWfgzktwaKGtqmpDziT1D1wrH3702cY7VcArtIkxPlhHqdfedCQgcnGIknWT5ULwnM4W8G9_KH0jjE0m0h-C7R4n61z_PND8ec-so3DuvNe1FxX0-CRU5-k9DeBE2ms/s1992/bad%20air%201.jpg) [![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KGRG60HvRG6PYlsxPFv5dbQEILIQpQTP1a36N2R_nQYq8eX8PeRBAPFXl8EPaL7ycNkvWInNak2W7GWF3kwbQ7LyQpMTLz7E4jjBknyDVX6MoXPHoRmW5lPkuYUzlkOCLnCY5OzNF9wHhOGusXlSWQkkFKtXZl-zWAv6Ctgi77ZHX2bs2akKKMTKpSw/s1992/bad%20air%202.jpg) ](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KGRG60HvRG6PYlsxPFv5dbQEILIQpQTP1a36N2R_nQYq8eX8PeRBAPFXl8EPaL7ycNkvWInNak2W7GWF3kwbQ7LyQpMTLz7E4jjBknyDVX6MoXPHoRmW5lPkuYUzlkOCLnCY5OzNF9wHhOGusXlSWQkkFKtXZl-zWAv6Ctgi77ZHX2bs2akKKMTKpSw/s1992/bad%20air%202.jpg) [![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxMEbpLjaWFryQ9pj2GA5oqwtyBe70BLX4AwzDIuTpz2GdM7GuqNFRfYfP3khyzTfyOEwgrW7K2o_GQxWA2GfteOie2Rf5mTiOHwThwRBa86UtXpDS-SyY8hzvWBPM5bUOOwipsV8Gp0UEBw4dGrwCmgygrdjqIVCjFg4MAKj8JPrvluEmUXbMKeDwBOA/s2048/bad%20air%203.jpg) ](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxMEbpLjaWFryQ9pj2GA5oqwtyBe70BLX4AwzDIuTpz2GdM7GuqNFRfYfP3khyzTfyOEwgrW7K2o_GQxWA2GfteOie2Rf5mTiOHwThwRBa86UtXpDS-SyY8hzvWBPM5bUOOwipsV8Gp0UEBw4dGrwCmgygrdjqIVCjFg4MAKj8JPrvluEmUXbMKeDwBOA/s2048/bad%20air%203.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/130 "2023-06-28T18:41:34Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > **Nellie** dear lady, you really suck at this trade-off stuff donā€™t you? šŸ˜‰ I do. I really do. Thanks for once again gently but firmly aiming me toward reality. > [@LSLGuy](#): > > Self-abuse is very much out of style. I didnā€™t know it went out of style. The nuns said it was a one-way ticket to Hell, but what did they know? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/131 "2023-06-28T19:51:02Z")
Iā€™ve painted as much of the deck as I can today. Tomorrow Iā€™ll move the wood stack frame to where it belongs (or to where SWMBO tells me to), put the wood back in, and put the cover on. I may buy another gallon of paint tomorrow, or I may wait until Friday. Either way, Iā€™ll plan on finishing the painting Friday. Mrs. L.A. says I use too much paint, and _she_ could paint the deck with a single gallon. I made an effort to use as little paint as possible, but I still donā€™t have enough. I know Iā€™ve mentioned this in the past, but I really donā€™t like painting. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/132 "2023-06-28T20:47:26Z")
> [@nelliebly](#): > > > [@LSLGuy](#): > > > > Self-abuse is very much out of style. > > I didnā€™t know it went out of style. The nuns said it was a one-way ticket to Hell, but what did they know? I figured somebody would make a joke, but I wasnā€™t expecting it to be you. Iā€™ve never considered masturbation to be something abusive, so to me ā€œself-abuseā€ encompasses a lot of different possibilities, but masturbation simply isnā€™t one of them. I also tried to come up with a better term for you torturing your poor battered knee, but ā€œself abuseā€ just sounded less contrived than all my other ideas. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/133 "2023-06-28T20:51:18Z")
Afternoon all. Shopping and swimming are done and nothing much planned for the rest of the day. 93F now and thatā€™s about as cool as the days will get through the weekend. **Flyboy** , Iā€™m with you, not a painter, there are spots in the house that could be touched up but I take a ā€œone of these daysā€¦ā€ attitude towards it. **suzie** , that is some bad skiesā€¦hope it doesnā€™t get that bad this year. Air Quality Index here in N. Ali-bama is 47, so the smoke hasnā€™t made itā€™s way this far south yet. **Quietly** , hopefully Cheddar learns that playing with the screen only gets him yelled will may penetrate his brain soon. Onward. ---
**Author:** ![EastUmpqua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eastumpqua/32/6025_2.png) [@EastUmpqua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EastUmpqua)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/134 "2023-06-28T20:56:08Z")
I have pics like this from 2020. I live down in the Umpqua valley. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/135 "2023-06-28T21:22:34Z")
That was one _biiiiig_ pot oā€™soup. I took a container of it to Daughter and filled a zip bag for MIL. **FCD** and I had some for supper tonight - it was pretty good.And thereā€™s enough left for another supper, and maybe a lunch. Tobias never did nap - until we were driving to pick up Roxy. His mom is in for a crankypants night. But itā€™s quiet here, and thatā€™s all that matters! šŸ˜‰ **FCD** is feeling a little better - Iā€™m hoping the meds really kick in soon. At least his number hasnā€™t come up yet for jury duty, And Iā€™m assuming there wonā€™t be any trials scheduled Firday or Moanday, plus Tues is a holiday, so his number may never float to the top. Tomorrow is Roxyā€™s last day at Montessori. The next few weeks will be interestingā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![teelabrown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teelabrown/32/8412_2.png) [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/136 "2023-06-28T21:47:49Z")
I have a big batch of beef jerky in the oven. I use Alton Brownā€™s recipe, which is pretty simple. I donā€™t air-dry it on paper filters like he does, because I have a ā€œdehydrateā€ setting in the oven which works well. Itā€™s easy because you can go to a Mexican carniceria and buy carne asada beef, which is already sliced to just the right thinness. The marinade is about five ingredients, and after letting the meat sit in the marinade for three to four hours, you just pop it into the oven on racks set over trays and let it dehydrate for 8-10 hours. We did a batch last week and it disappeared in just a few days because it was so good. I hope this batch is just as tasty, ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/137 "2023-06-28T21:58:00Z")
Howdy Yā€™all! We procured provision and fried chikin N.O.L.s. Provisions got stowed and chikin got et. That was followed by quality cee-mint pond time/nappage/day drinkinā€™. That was followed by showers and now we are inside in the a/c. Itā€™s waaaaaay hawt outside! Retired life is da bomb! ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/138 "2023-06-28T21:58:47Z")
**JtC** , would a [car mat](https://www.amazon.com/CAR-PASS-Waterproof-Universal-Anti-Slip/dp/B0B5ZKF1ZK/ref=sxin_18_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.749943ff-94bd-4679-8f03-3b5488f65fae%3Aamzn1.sym.749943ff-94bd-4679-8f03-3b5488f65fae&crid=2YAWRW0YRXFF8&cv_ct_cx=auto+mats+for+cars&keywords=auto+mats+for+cars&pd_rd_i=B0B5ZKF1ZK&pd_rd_r=5c3f177a-4d26-4205-8fe8-a86c34bcb9df&pd_rd_w=V5aX5&pd_rd_wg=qkdum&pf_rd_p=749943ff-94bd-4679-8f03-3b5488f65fae&pf_rd_r=2NRKCGXR1F6VHFXTGDNB&qid=1687987119&sprefix=auto+mat%2Caps%2C95&sr=1-2-2b34d040-5c83-4b7f-ba01-15975dfb8828-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1) meant for the back seat work to keep the floor dry around GGā€™s water bowl? I just use a placemat under Nelsonā€™s dishes. Irked, came home, et and took a 10 minute power nap. Such excitement! Stay safe and healthy yā€™all! ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/139 "2023-06-28T21:59:37Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > I figured somebody would make a joke, but I wasnā€™t expecting it to be you. Iā€™m full of surprises. šŸ™‚ Also, when youā€™ve spent a lot of years teaching teenagers with their, uh, frisky little minds, youā€™re quick to ā€œgo there,ā€ mainly so you can try to forestall the inevitable snickering. ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111/140 "2023-06-28T22:13:53Z")
Good afternoon, all! Todayā€™s been a bit of running but for all that, itā€™s a relatively good day. This morning, I took CtE and we walked. Iā€™m actually pretty proud of both of us because this is something we both need to do. Theyā€™re helping me get motivated as much as Iā€™m helping them. And I did my 2 miles again, so that is feeling really good. Talked to Dad today. Heā€™s doing relatively well. He had a slight problem with his dialysis machine, though he was able to bypass it with help from the nurse line. Still, it meant that he wasnā€™t done until 9 this morning and he slept badly. Luckily, he doesnā€™t have to do anything and can rest. This afternoon, I peed for science! Another urology study, this one with an MRI. I spent a LOT of time in that MRI and I was grateful for 2 things - that Iā€™m not claustrophobic and I could keep my eyes closed. I actually used the time to meditate a bit, which made me feel great when I was done. I just had to make sure meditation didnā€™t turn to sleep! Hubby got a message from his sister asking if he could extend his visit. His dad is having a procedure done and his sister will be on a vacation. Luckily the cost of changing the flight was negligible. Of course, after that, the kids managed to do a number on their toilet and he had to rewash all the towels that heā€™d just finished washing. He was not having a good day. We were originally going to make tonight a date night, but heā€™s not sure if he feels up to that - especially since I have to take CtE to therapy tonight and wonā€™t be home until 8. However, weā€™ve got tickets to go to the soccer game on Saturday night with his coworkers so that can be date night instead. Or maybe tonight will end up with some kind of fun after all. šŸ˜Š Iā€™ve got to be off. Itā€™s time to take CtE to therapy and give me a good hour to read. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-drinking-problem-in-the-mmp/986111.md?page=8)